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Thank you for booking in for this Teacher Professional Development event, thanks to Hunter Local Land Services with support from National Waterbug Blitz and Wetlands Environmental Education Centre.

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The National Waterbug Blitz is a great opportunity for schools and community to get involved in citizen science, whilst achieving STEM outcomes, learning about our environment, and getting outdoors to connect with nature and our local waterways.

A Professional Development opportunity for NRM/sustainability staff and educators is being offered in the Hunter region to learn:

how they can run a Waterbug Blitz event with their students to tick off curriculum and STEM outcomes;

how to collect and identify waterbugs, plus how use the Waterbug App; and

where you can get equipment and/or assistance to run a Waterbug Blitz.

Then, you’ll have all the skills you need to do your own Waterbug Blitz at your local freshwater waterway! Download The Waterbug App from Google Play or iTunes App Store, and for more information on the National Waterbug Blitz, go to www.waterbugblitz.org.au

The Training Workshop will be held on Thursday 21st March 2019 from 9:30am-3pm and will achieve non-registered hours under NESA accreditation Teacher Identified PD.

The Workshop location will be at Gresford School of Arts Hall, 42 Park Street, East Gresford, NSW.

Participants are to please the following items along with you on the day: Water bottle; hat, sunscreen, insect repellent – you will be working outdoors!!!; gumboots or waders; and your smart phone with The Waterbug App downloaded to it – Google Play or iTunes App Store.